A scholar of Black entertainment history reflects on the death of producer Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss and reflects on the history of Black male entertainers dancing or telling jokes to their deaths.
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By only discussing fatphobia in the context of eating disorders, Taylor Swift illustrates how deeply individualized and depoliticized white feminism is.
Jacob Hoggard was convicted of sexual assault. As the frontman of the band Hedley, his celebrity status did not prevent him from accusations of wrongdoing.
Through songs such as ‘The Pill,’ Lynn addressed issues confronting all women. The country star died on Oct. 4 at age 90.
Chinese celebrities have become increasingly politically active on social media over the years – in part to help advance their careers.
What do we love about seeing children perform? And how do their performances shape our understanding of childhood?
Joyce Carol Oates saw Blonde, her epic novel interrogating the legend of Marilyn Monroe, as ‘my Moby Dick’. Mel Campbell celebrates Oates’ achievement, in the lead-up to the Netflix adaptation.
A good celebrity apology is rare. Lizzo recently apologised for the use of an ableist slur in her new single, which is considered one of the rare examples of a sincere apology.
Intimate partner violence can take many forms – and it doesn’t always fit society’s stereotypes.
Not the bright and optimistic period that pop art at first glance would suggest, a lot of Warhol’s work is about death and destruction.
Have you ‘soft’ or ‘hard’ launched your relationship on Instagram yet? The latest trend in love as a marketable commodity.
A book that defies the usual mystery formula, Death on the Nile is more than just a clever tale about murder.
NFL star Aaron Rodgers has amplified dangerous and disproven myths about the COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s why his statements are not only untrue, but also harmful because they spread misinformation.
Anti-celebrity politicians succeed by styling themselves as authentic alternatives to more showy statesmen.
The former R&B star faces the possibility of life in prison after being found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking. The trial exposed the role of enablers within his inner circle, too.
Celebrities and businesses have drawn criticism for cultural appropriation. An expert provides guidance on when it is sharing another culture out of appreciation and when it is appropriation.
Fans and critics loved him then hated him and now they love him again.
Obituaries tend to play down any negative aspects of character. Over time, they reveal what we value in life.
Once, the way we viewed celebrities was framed by the legacy press and the entertainment industry. Now fans and social media are rewriting the script.
Daft Punk’s anonymity was really a stroke of genius.
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Senior Lecturer in Media and Communication, Anglia Ruskin University
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Emeritus Professor, New Media, Communication and Cultural Studies, Deakin University
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Professor and Associate Dean - Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity, Australian National University
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Canada Research Chair, Professor in Performance, Toronto Metropolitan University
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